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There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that accommodates the HART devices point-to-point connection?
Multi-path interference is a ________ source of radio wave deterioration. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank
Which answer below best reflects the baud rate of a serial communication channel that transmits 3 bit symbols at a rate of 3648 bps?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as the highest level alarm, demanding prompt operator action?
Message frames are the result of organizing network messages so that the transmission of between network points is one block. Which of the answers below shows a simplified message frame components in the correct order?
The installation of a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the challenges below would be best defined as one that validates the hardware and software design complies with regulations?
There are three parameters that need to be configured when manually addressing in IPv4. Which of the answers below represents the parameters that are required?
There are several types of converters. Which one of the answers below is best known as a "Repeater"?
The installation of a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the challenges below would be best defined as one that implements two separate communication systems to ensure redundancy for critical processes?
A media access control address is the name of the physical address that the Ethernet uses. Which of the answers represent the number of bytes that make up this MAC?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-232 standard for voltage range to receive a "Space"?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would allow various workstations to receive data from servers and controllers?
Voltage to voltage converters are best defined as which of the answers below?
Model based network devices are at the user level of Ethernet/IP. Information of a capabilities or features of a specified device would be contained in which of the text files below?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as allowing the operators to interact with the GUI?
There are numerous threats to the security of a DCS. Which of the security measures below would use a password on the BIOS to prevent unauthorized changes?
Which of the H1 transmission system function blocks below is best described as generally available default to field devices after it has been energized?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains all the data required to create a trend in the process?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second smallest in area covered?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts 8 or 16 inputs to a digital signal?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the largest in area covered?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to request the coils ON/OFF status of inputs # 10197 to 10218 from a slave device?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages matches specific DCSs to the specified alarm arrangement?
The numerous tasks that are accomplished at the same time in a DCS, is a result of the configured software programs that it has . Which of the software programs below will governed by IEC-61131-3?
Which of the answers below best represents the Foundation fieldbus H1 data transmission parameters?